Associate Producer - Audio (NYC & LA)

Penguin Random House Audio, part of the Digital Publishing Group, is seeking a highly motivated Associate Producer to join its Producer team. The Associate Producer will be responsible for overseeing the production of 40-50 audiobooks per year, and will support a team of accomplished producers in all stages of audiobook production as needed. Seeking candidates with a deep love of, and passion for, literature, performance, and the audio format.

 

Responsibilities:

• Support producers with complex titles such as multicast productions and original content, including but not limited to script prep, tallying word counts, analyzing text for casting needs; creation and review of credits; casting assistance with multi-voice productions; e-mail follow-up with authors, agents, editors; creation of supplemental materials for audiobooks; conducting auditions through Ahab.us; entering select programs into the production workflow; general administrative support.
• Interpret wide-ranging content and translate the written word into the audio format with a production approach that is true to the author’s vision.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with new and established house authors.
• Execute productions on schedule, within budget, and according to specification, and in collaboration with Pre-and Post-production departments.
• Successfully manage and oversee network of freelancers on a project-by-project basis. Assemble production team suitable to the needs of the audiobook.

 

 

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in publishing, audiobooks, or related performance medium; prior experience with audiobook production is a strong plus. 
• Strong analytical/decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork ethic and willingness to pitch in when necessary
• Ability to juggle tasks on multiple projects at the same time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

 

The salary range for this position is $58,000-$60,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.

 

 

 

 

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off. 

 

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world.  In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.  Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children’s Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.  More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
 
Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

 

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: California 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 265975